Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll

Corporal

Unit from Nominal Roll

18th Battalion

Fate

Returned to Australia 4 December 1918

Medals

Military Medal

'On September 20th 1917 near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. fought his Lewis Gun after the remainder of his crew had become casualties. On reaching the final objective he was posted well in advance to cover the consolidation. Here again, all but himself became casualties. he remained in position and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy until relieved. On relief he organised a crew for his gun and commanded it during the whole action.'Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31Date:
7 March 1918